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Particle in a 1D Box - Infinite Potential Well Problem in Quantum Mechanics

Offered By: For the Love of Physics via YouTube

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Explore the fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics through a comprehensive 39-minute video lecture on the Infinite Potential Well problem, also known as the Particle in a 1D Box. Delve into the solution of the Time-Independent Schrödinger Equation, understand boundary conditions, and discover the discrete energy levels that characterize this system. Learn about wavefunction normalization, visualize eigenfunctions and probabilities, and examine the properties of eigenfunction solutions. Gain insights into quantization of energy, wave-particle duality, and the foundations of more complex quantum systems through this essential problem in quantum mechanics.

Syllabus

Introduction
Solution of Time Independent Schrodinger's Eqn
Boundary Conditions
Discrete Energy Levels
Normalization & Wavefunction
Visualization of Eigenfunction & Probabilities
Properties of Eigenfunction Sulutions


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For the Love of Physics

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